Our mission is to prepare young people to be strong in all aspects of their lives. We strive to cultivate an atmosphere of academic excellence, respect, and sense of community. We value innovative ideas and make decisions that help ensure student's learning and success. We provide multiple opportunities for students to be actively engaged both in and out of the classroom.
Salem Junior High Spartans are strong in Body, Heart, and Mind. Our Bodies are actively engaged in school sports, extracurricular activities, and keeping ourselves physically healthy. Our Hearts advocate for respect and loyalty among our peers, teachers, staff, and administrators. Our Minds are innovative, open, and driven to strive for academic excellence and critical thinking.
Parent Volunteers for Track: Salem Jr has been asked to host the next track meet. It will be this Friday at the Payson High School Track from 1:45-5:30. We are looking to get 14 volunteers. This is a great opportunity to support your students doing something they love! I just checked the weather and it’s going to be a gorgeous 81 degrees so don’t forget your sunscreen!
School Fees: If you haven’t already done so, please pay your school fees. Payments can be made in person at the finance office or online at myschoolfees.com. We accept cash, check, or credit cards. To avoid collection proceedings please pay your fees as soon as possible. If you are experiencing a financial hardship, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Please contact the finance office at 801-423-6550, or email our finance secretary, Mrs.
Student Council: Hello students! If you want to be a part of the student council next year, applications are starting now! Run your own election and see if you can be a part of our student council class! Applications are due on the 23rd of April! You can get a physical copy at the office of that application or you can find one of the posters and scan the QR code with your phone! We also have a url on the poster if you want to submit via your chromebook! Join us and make a difference for your school!
Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Vanessa Gillie! She is Nebo School District's teacher of the year for Salem Jr High School.
“Vanessa cares about the success of her students and works hard to engage students to learn at their very best level. One students said, ‘She is a phenomenal teacher making class fun. She is always patient and very positive.’
“Vanessa teaches new teachers strategies that provide hope and help to teachers with very difficult classes and situations. She is always thinking about ways to make the English Department and school better.”
Nebo School District in partnership with Spanish Fork City presents a virtual Love and Logic Parenting Workshop.
“There's a lot of advice out there on how to raise your kids – some better than others. ‘Love and Logic’ is a favorite of therapists, family life educators, teachers, principals, and most importantly parents. It is practical, easy to learn, and really effective! Come and enjoy this fun, upbeat, and informative workshop full of useful tips!” – Jonathan Sherman, LMFT, Family Therapist and Parent Educator
Only 32 and a Half Days Left!: At this time a year ago we were abruptly dismissed from school with uncertainty of when we would return. Then our hearts broke a little when we were told we would not be returning in April and May. In August, while many schools in Utah and around the country remained in remote mode, we were so grateful to be able to return to school in person face to face. This year has been uniquely challenging and in many ways uniquely rewarding. I just want to take a minute and thank all of the Salem Jr.
Nebo is offering professional development for Nebo Educators. Click on the link to see and register the offerings: Nebo Academy Course Offerings.
Framework days are advertised by subject/grade. Please use the registration links. All teachers are encouraged to attend the sections that are appropriate to their assignment.
All Framework and New Teacher Induction classes will come with a $20/hour stipend; for all other courses, stipends come with the approval from your building principal.
Utah Valley University is offering summer youth camps and courses for our Nebo students including arts and crafts, STEM, hobbies and special interests, and theatre camps.
Please go to: UVU DISCOVER Youth Camps and Courses
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Super Proud of SaJHS Choirs: Last week was the District Intermediate Choir Festival. Our Men's Chorus and Women's Chorus both earned Superior ratings! Today was the District Advanced Choir Festival, and Singers and Bella Voce both earned Superior ratings (this is the highest rating) as well as special commendations from our adjudicator for their preparation and skilled performances.
End of Level Testing: End of level testing for 8th graders begins April 12 and will continue for the following 4 weeks. Students will be tested in Writing, Math Language Arts and Science. 9th grade students will take the ACT Aspire test on april 20th and 21st. This assesses understanding of core standards in Reading, Writing, English, Math and Science. It is a good tool to help students and parents monitor progress towards a successful ACT test that they will take in high school.